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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2019.831h3la5

High Burden of On-Going HSV-1 and -2 Infections in Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Infected Individuals in a Secondary Healthcare Facility in Imo State, Nigeria

Udeze A.O*, Adeoti O.T, Ogunrinola O.T, Sule W.F

Because of shared route of transmission of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1), herpes  simplex virus type 1(HSV-I) and type 2 (HSV-2), HIV-1-infected persons are also susceptible to infection by  HSV-1 and HSV-2. This study aimed at determining the prevalence of HSV-1 and HSV-2 IgM antibodies  among HIV-infected individuals accessing healthcare at General Hospital, Awo-Omamma Imo state, N...

Jun, 2019 pp. 4387 - 4396
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2019.lh4dv1bh

The Role of MTBDR plus ver 2.0 in the Detection of Drug Resistant Tuberculosis in Smear-Negative Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Kano, Nigeria

Abubakar D. Tukur.*, Aishatu I. Aminu., Abdulhadi K. Sale., Jamiu O. Olabamiji., Umar A. Aliyu, Aminu M. Bashir, Bashir R. Usaini, Murtala Rabiu, Nafisatu Bello

The development of multidrug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) and extensively drug resistant  tuberculosis XDR-TB coupled with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Co-infection with TB has brought a major  setback in the tuberculosis control strategies worldwide including Nigeria. The Genotype MTBDR plus VER  2.0 is widely recognized for its excellent performance due to its rapid detection of drug resistan...

Jun, 2019 pp. 4397-4402
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2019.12guqe9s

Investigation of Escherichia coli Distribution in Drinking Water Wells Close to Septic Tanks in Densely Populated Areas of Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria

Adeyemi F.M*, Akinde S.B, Oyedara O.O, Wahab A.A, Jimoh S.O

Groundwater, which serves as the major drinking water source to densely populated areas in Osogbo  metropolis, are usually in close proximity to defective septic tanks. Faecal contamination of such water system  is inevitable. This work investigated the faecal contaminants in eighty wells from five locations. Total coliform  count (TCC) was determined using Most Probable Number (MPN) and membrane ...

Jun, 2019 pp. 4403 - 4414
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2019.3l6fagjs

Microbiological Analysis and Nutritional Constituents of Achatina achatina Subjected to various Cooking Methods

Akpomie O.O*, Akponah E, Onoharigho I, Isiakpere O.P, Adewuyi I. S

Achatina achatina harbours many microorganisms which may cause diseases or spoil the  snail if not properly cooked. The study investigated the effect of some methods of cooking; frying,  boiling, smoke-drying and oven-drying on the nutritional constituents and microorganisms isolated  from snail to ascertain the best method which can reduce the or eliminate the unwanted organisms.  Microorganisms ...

Jun, 2019 pp. 4415 - 4422
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2019.k29jshhg

Assessment of Biodegradation Potential on Different Soil Particles

Yahaya, S*, Bappa, A.M.

An explosion in the world’s population has led to an increase in the demand for crude oil and its products resulting in an increased environmental pollution and thus leading to loss in biodiversity. Environmental reclamation by natural technique is believed to be eco-friendly and cost effective. This research investigated the biodegradation of crude oil supported on different soil particle size...

Jun, 2019 pp. 4423-4433
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2019.ehjqzgoe

Detection of Chikungunya Virus among Febrile Patients in Lagos

Ayolabi, Christianah Idowu*, Ibemgbo, Sylvester Agha, Olusola, Babatunde Adebiyi, Rasaq, Muinat Busayo, Oriyomi, Babatunde Lawal

Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is an alphavirus transmitted by culicine mosquitoes and causes Chikungunya fever, a febrile illness usually with concomitant rash and arthralgia. Having spread to over 40 countries worldwide and classified as a class B priority pathogen, CHIKV is an important threat to public health but has poor surveillance as with other viral haemorrhagic fevers (VHF) in Nigeria. The...

Jun, 2019 pp. 4434-4441
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2019.b301jv9z

Synergistic Effect of some Selected Antibiotics with Terminalia catappa Leaves Extract against the Multi-Drug Resistant ETEC Isolated from Vegetables Sold within Kano metropolis, Kano State, Nigeria

Shamsuddeen, U.*, Gurama, A. G, Dahiru, A. T

This study was carried out in order to isolate and identify MDRs ETEC from vegetable samples, and test for the synergistic effect of umbrella leaves extract with some selected antibiotics on the resistant strains. Fifty (50) vegetables samples were collected which includes Cabbage, Lettuce, Spinach, Cucumber and Carrots, (10 samples each). Samples were chopped into smaller pieces using a sterile s...

Jun, 2019 pp. 4442-4449
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2019.0k8akuuy

Seroprevalence of Measles Specific IgG Antibody among Children in Adamawa State Nigeria

Isa, H.*, Ja’afaru, M. I., Bashir, M, Suleiman, Y. A.

Measles account for nearly half of the 1.7 million annual deaths due to childhood vaccine-preventable diseases. Presence of measles specific IgG antibodies has been proven to correlate with protection (immunity) to natural measles infection. This study was therefore designed to determine the seroprevalence of measles specific IgG in relation to vaccination status, types of settlement and parent...

Jun, 2019 pp. 4450-4454
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2019.jcvacqo2

Thermal Adaptation and Inactivation of Vegetable and Environmental isolates of Listeria monocytogenes in Fish Soup Model

Ogechukwu P. Onwuazor*, Jerry Obeta Ugwuanyi

All over the world, vegetables are routinely eaten raw or partially exposed to heat as part of food garnishing. Used in these ways, these vegetables can become sources of infection with various food borne pathogenic organisms. This study assessed the contamination of vegetables and related environmental materials with L. monocytogenes and the thermal adaptive responses, heat resistance (D-value...

Jun, 2019 pp. 4455-4464
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Research Article DOI: 10.67614/njm.2019.z6fvbrfi

Occult Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Previously Screened Blood from Blood Banks in Kaduna Metropolis

Jolayemi Bashir A.D.*, Abdulsalami, M.S, Egbe N.E.

Hepatitis refers to an inflammatory condition of the liver. It is commonly caused by a viral infection, but there are other possible causes of hepatitis. This study sought to determine the prevalence of Occult hepatitis B virus infection in previously screened blood from blood banks in Kaduna metropolis. The method involved collection of 2.0 ml of blood from donor’s pilot sample and re-testing the...

Jun, 2019 pp. 4465-4473